Be true to thyself, as thou be not false to others.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Be honest with yourself so you do not end up lying to others.
- In plain terms
- Stay true to yourself and you will not lie to others.
- What can you take from it?
- Be true to yourself to be honest with others.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Are you true to yourself?
- How does your integrity show?
Another view
Sometimes being true to yourself hurts others.
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